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Ever feel like the law is stacked against you? It probably is. Broken Law speaks truth to power in discussing how our laws and legal system serve the few at the expense of the many. This is where law meets real life. Hosted by the staff of the American Constitution Society, we reckon with the origins of our legal system, interview people on the frontlines of the progressive legal movement, and cha... more

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Recent reporting suggests the President is flirting with issuing more blanket pardons for political allies and those willing to court his favor.  Liz Oyer joins Lindsay Langholz to discuss how the president's pardon power has been used (and abused) i... more

It has been a tough few weeks for democracy.  The US Supreme Court's recent demolition of what remained of the Voting Rights Act, the Virginia Supreme Court's decision to trump the express will of Virginia voters to redraw congressional lines, and so... more

As ACS staff prepares for our 2026 National Convention in Washington, DC, we invite you to revisit two highlights of our 2024 convention for a little inspiration and encourage you to join us for this year's event if you are able.  Judge Carlton Reeve... more

Since January 2025, the District of Columbia and its more than 700,000 residents have been under near-constant attack by both the Executive and Legislative branches of the federal government. The federal officials attempting to control the District t... more

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Liz Oyer
Former United States Pardon Attorney (2022–2023), former federal public defender
Lawyer Oyer (substack)
Episode: Episode 201: Corruption of and Through the Pardon Power
Joyce Vance
Distinguished professor of the practice of law at the University of Alabama School of Law; senior fellow at the Brennan Center; ACS board member
University of Alabama School of Law; Brennan Center; ACS
Episode: Episode 200: Never Give Up
Keya Chatterjee
Executive Director of Free DC
Free DC
Episode: Episode 198: The Fight to Free DC
David Sloss
Professor of Law, Santa Clara University School of Law
Santa Clara University School of Law
Episode: Episode 197: People v. The Court
Diana Moss
Vice President and Director of Competition Policy at the Progressive Policy Institute
Progressive Policy Institute
Episode: Episode 196: Politicized Mergers as a Threat to the Rule of Law
Katie Gima
Senior Director of the Legal Programs and Networks Project at Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Episode: Episode 195: Bringing the Constitution to the Classroom
Jess Zalph
Constitutional Litigation Fellow at Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Episode: Episode 195: Bringing the Constitution to the Classroom
Kim Lane Scheppele
Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Sociology and International Affairs at Princeton University
University Center for Human Values at Princeton University
Episode: Episode 194: How Close to Autocracy Are We?
Nora Benavidez
Senior Counsel and Director of Digital Justice and Civil Rights at Free Press
Free Press
Episode: Episode 192: One Year of Trump's Chokehold on Free Speech

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Lindsay Langholz
Host of the show; Vice President of Policy and Program at ACS

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • This is a great podcast for progressive minded lawyers and anyone interested in learning more about the law.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    epsowa
    6 months ago
  • Host Valerie Nannery

    The host Valerie Nannery is great! Excellent interview style; easy going and incisive.

    Put her on more, please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chuchazo
    United States2 years ago
  • 5.16.23

    Excellent show about the shadow docket. I need to send this epi to my state reps. Your guest, Stephen Vladeck, was full of info. and I have added his book to my list. thank you for this enlightening podcast epi.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    midwestBlue
    United States3 years ago
  • Far-left ridiculous agit-prop

    If you can take these people seriously you need to go touch grass, they have a fatal case of progressive Commie brain worms

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    VietSchlong
    United States3 years ago
  • Please cut the sarcasm

    Great content and merit, very informative. But please cut the sarcasm; it’s a bad process. There’s so much of it that it significantly detracts from the power of you arguments.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    We're All Just Leaves
    United States4 years ago

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Thoughtful, incisive host style with clear interviews.
Shows a valuable focus on civic engagement and legal accountability.
Important and interesting progressive contribution to legal discourse.
Strong range of topics from democracy to constitutional law.
Quality guests and rigorous analysis, though occasional sarcasm noted by listeners.

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Episode 201: Corruption of and Through the Pardon Power
Q: What reforms or guardrails could help restore integrity to clemency decisions?
Possible reforms include greater transparency on pardons, disclosure of applications and lobbying, conflicts of interest disclosures, and exploring alternative pathways for clemency outside the president's exclusive control while maintaining due process.
Episode 201: Corruption of and Through the Pardon Power
Q: What consequences have followed the January 6 pardons in terms of public trust and practical implementation?
The pardons caused chaos at prisons, undermined rehabilitation incentives, led to recidivism among recipients, and damaged perceived legitimacy of the pardoning process.
Episode 201: Corruption of and Through the Pardon Power
Q: How has the use of preemptive pardons evolved historically and in recent times?
Preemptive pardons were rare historically (Ford-Nixon example) but have resurfaced under President Biden and now Donald Trump, raising concerns about premature forgiveness before conviction or charges.
Episode 201: Corruption of and Through the Pardon Power
Q: What is the basic provenance of the pardon power and how does it work in practice today?
The president has broad authority to grant pardons or commutations, guided by norms in the Justice Manual, but not strictly bound by them; the pardon attorney's office plays a non-political, advisory role intended to ensure use is in the public interest.
Episode 200: Never Give Up
Q: What can listeners do to stay engaged and help defend democracy?
Listeners should participate actively by registering and voting, ensuring their vote is counted, helping others vote, and fostering civic education and community engagement to counter hopelessness and autocratic tendencies.

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This show centers on how law and legal systems affect democracy and civil rights, often through interviews with legal scholars, policy experts, and activists. Episodes frequently explore constitutional law, executive power, voting rights, church-state separation, immigrant rights, and regulatory integrity, with practical takeaways for listeners interested in reform and accountability. A standout pattern is hosting prominent academics and practitioners who offer frameworks for understanding justice, plus actionable calls to civic action and advocacy. The program tends to skew toward progressive legal reform, transparency, and the defense of democratic norms, making it valuable for listeners who want clear analysis from a legal-activism persp... more

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3. Keya Chatterjee
4. David Sloss
5. Diana Moss
6. Katie Gima
7. Jess Zalph
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